RRB Paramedical Staff Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online Started for 590 Nursing Superintendent, Pharmacist and More Posts
Application ClosedRailway Recruitment Boards
CategoryRailway Jobs
StateAll India, Andhra Pradesh, Delhi, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Odisha
QualificationB.Pharma, B.Sc
Total Vacancies590
Post Name(s)Pharmacist, Lab Assistant and More
Age Limit
18 - 40 yrs
Pay Scale₹21,700 to ₹44,900 (Initial Pay)
Application Fee₹500 / ₹250
Start Date15 Sep 2026
Last Date14 Oct 2026
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways, have invited online applications under CEN No. 05/2026 for 590 Paramedical posts - Nursing Superintendent, Pharmacist, Radiographer, Lab Assistant and others - across 20 RRBs. Applications can be submitted at rrb.indianrailways.gov.in from 15 September 2026 to 14 October 2026 (23:59 hrs).
Note: Age and eligibility are reckoned as on 01.01.2027. Details entered in "Create an Account" (mobile number, email ID) and the chosen RRB cannot be modified at any stage.
Note: This gives RRB-wise totals only; the post-wise and category-wise (UR/SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD) breakup for each RRB is in Annexure B of the official CEN. A candidate can apply to only one RRB.
Note: Relaxations are not cumulative - a candidate eligible on more than one ground gets only the maximum applicable relaxation. SC/ST/OBC-NCL candidates applying against UR vacancies get no age relaxation.
CEN No. 05/2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways, Government of India |
| Notification | Detailed Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 05/2026 - Recruitment of various categories of Para-Medical |
| Indicative Notice | 12 September 2026 (Employment News) |
| Total Vacancies | 590 (All RRBs) |
| Application Mode | Online only, via unified RRB website |
| Selection Stages | Computer Based Test (CBT) → Document Verification (DV) → Medical Examination (ME) → Empanelment |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Indicative Notice in Employment News | 12 September 2026 |
| Opening of Online Application | 15 September 2026 |
| Closing Date for Online Application | 14 October 2026 (23:59 hrs) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 16 October 2026 |
| Modification Window (with fee) | 17 October 2026 – 26 October 2026 |
| Scribe Details Submission Window | 27 October 2026 – 31 October 2026 |
| CBT Dates | To be notified on the RRB website |
Posts, Pay, Age & Qualification
| Post | Initial Pay | Age | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing Superintendent | ₹44,900 ( Pay Level 7) | 20–40 | 365 |
| Dialysis Technician | ₹35,400 ( Pay Level 6) | 20–33 | 01 |
| Health & Malaria Inspector Gr II | ₹35,400 ( Pay Level 6) | 18–33 | 43 |
| Audiologist & Speech Therapist | ₹35,400 ( Pay Level 6) | 21–30 | 01 |
| Pharmacist (Entry Grade) | ₹29,200 ( Pay Level 5) | 20–35 | 118 |
| Radiographer X-Ray Technician | ₹29,200 ( Pay Level 5) | 19–33 | 25 |
| ECG Technician | ₹25,500 ( Pay Level 4) | 18–33 | 04 |
| Optometrist | ₹25,500 ( Pay Level 4) | 18–33 | 02 |
| Lab Assistant Gr. II | ₹21,700 | 18–33 | 31 |
| Grand Total | 590 |
Minimum Qualification (summary)
- Nursing Superintendent: Registered Nurse & Midwife (3-yr GNM course) or B.Sc. Nursing
- Dialysis Technician: B.Sc. + Diploma in Haemodialysis, or 2 yrs experience/in-house training
- Health & Malaria Inspector Gr II: B.Sc. (Chemistry) + 1-yr Diploma/NTC in Health/Sanitary Inspector
- Audiologist & Speech Therapist: BASLP, registered with Rehabilitation Council of India
- Pharmacist (Entry Grade): B.Pharm or Pharm.D, registered under the Pharmacy Act, 1948
- Radiographer X-Ray Technician: 10+2 (PCM/PCB) + 2-yr Diploma in Radiography/X-Ray Technology, or equivalent B.Sc.
- ECG Technician: 10+2/Graduation in Science + Certificate/Diploma in ECG/Cardiology Technology
- Optometrist: B.Sc. Optometry or Diploma in Ophthalmic Technician (3–4 yrs), registered with the concerned council
- Lab Assistant Gr. II: 12th (Science) + Diploma/Certificate in Medical Laboratory Technology (min. 1 yr), or B.Sc. MLT
RRB-wise Vacancy Distribution
| RRB | Vacancies | RRB | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | 7 | Malda | 28 |
| Ajmer | 11 | Mumbai | 61 |
| Bengaluru | 18 | Muzaffarpur | 19 |
| Bhopal | 21 | Patna | 21 |
| Bhubaneswar | 5 | Prayagraj | 33 |
| Bilaspur | 18 | Ranchi | 21 |
| Chandigarh | 6 | Secunderabad | 71 |
| Chennai | 65 | Siliguri | 19 |
| Gorakhpur | 33 | Jammu-Srinagar | 6 |
| Guwahati | 29 | Kolkata | 98 |
| Grand Total (All RRBs) | 590 |
Age Limit & Relaxation
Age limits are reckoned as on 01.01.2027 and vary by post (see the post table above, 18–40 years depending on post).
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| PwBD (UR/EWS) | 10 years |
| PwBD (OBC-NCL) | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (UR/EWS) | 3 years (after deducting service length) |
| Ex-Servicemen (OBC-NCL) | 6 years (after deducting service length) |
| Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST) | 8 years (after deducting service length) |
Examination Fee
| Category | Fee | Refund on Appearing in CBT |
|---|---|---|
| All other candidates | ₹500 | ₹400 refunded (minus bank charges) |
| SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / PwBD / Female / Transgender / Minorities / EBC | ₹250 | Full ₹250 refunded (minus bank charges) |
Fee is payable online only (net banking/debit/credit card/UPI). Refunds are credited only to an Aadhaar-seeded bank account and only to candidates who attend the CBT.
Selection Process - CBT Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Ability | 70 | 70 |
| General Awareness | 10 | 10 |
| General Arithmetic, Intelligence & Reasoning | 10 | 10 |
| General Science | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
- Duration: 90 minutes (120 minutes for PwBD candidates eligible for scribe assistance).
- Objective, multiple-choice, single-stage CBT; negative marking of 1/3 mark per wrong answer.
- Minimum qualifying marks: UR/EWS 40%, OBC-NCL & SC 30%, ST 25% (relaxable by 2 marks for PwBD where vacancies remain unfilled).
- Candidates equal to the number of vacancies (RRB-wise, 1:1) are called for Document Verification based on CBT merit.
- DV is followed by a Medical Examination as per the post's medical standard (B1/C1/C2); medically unfit candidates get no alternative post.
- Final empanelment is based on CBT merit, subject to DV and medical fitness; selection does not itself confer a right to appointment.
How to Apply
- Visit the unified RRB website rrb.indianrailways.gov.in and navigate to the CEN 05/2026 application link.
- Create an Account (or use existing RRB login credentials from earlier CENs) with a valid personal mobile number and email ID - these cannot be changed later.
- Authenticate identity via DigiLocker/Aadhaar for smoother verification at later stages (recommended).
- Choose only one RRB and give your order of preference for posts/Railway Zones within that RRB.
- Capture a live photograph via webcam/phone camera as instructed (no pre-existing photo uploads allowed).
- Upload your signature (JPG/JPEG, 30–49 KB) and, if claiming SC/ST free travel, the SC/ST certificate (PDF, under 400 KB).
- Choose your CBT medium of examination (English, Hindi, or one of 13 regional languages).
- Pay the examination fee online (net banking/card/UPI) to complete submission.
- Use the modification window (17–26 October 2026, ₹250 fee) if corrections are needed - except to Create-an-Account details or chosen RRB.
Documents Required (at Document Verification)
- Matriculation/10th certificate (for name and date of birth proof)
- Educational/technical/professional qualification certificates as per the post applied for
- Caste/community certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS), in the prescribed Annexure format, where reservation is claimed
- EBC/Minority community certificate, where fee concession is claimed
- PwBD disability certificate (Form V/VI) and UDID, where applicable
- Ex-Servicemen discharge/employment certificate, where applicable
- Aadhaar card (for identity and fee refund linkage)
- NOC from present employer, for candidates already in Government/PSU service
- Two sets of self-attested photocopies of all original documents
Important Conditions
- Vacancies are provisional and may increase, decrease, or become nil depending on the Railway Administration's requirements.
- Candidates waiting for final results of the prescribed qualification are NOT eligible to apply.
- Free Sleeper Class train travel is admissible only to SC/ST candidates (if opted) for CBT/DV/Medical Examination stages.
- Selected candidates are ordinarily posted to the Railway/Zone of first appointment; transfer requests are not entertained until 5–10 years of service.
- Selection by RRB does not confer any right to appointment - the RRB only recommends candidates; the Zonal Railway issues the actual offer.
- Any use of unfair means, impersonation, or false information leads to lifetime debarment from all RRB/RRC examinations and possible legal action.
- Banned items (mobile phones, calculators, watches, etc.) are not allowed inside the examination centre; only the e-call letter is permitted.